Overview

• A fire broke out on May 25, 2025, at an illegal e-rickshaw charging station in Shahdara, Delhi, killing two teenagers and injuring four others.
• The victims, all sugarcane juice vendors, were living in the makeshift tin-shed facility where the fire occurred.
• Preliminary investigations suggest the fire was caused by an electrical short circuit in the charging equipment.
• The godown operator, Vinod Rathore, has been detained and is being questioned about safety violations and negligence.
• Authorities have announced a citywide crackdown on illegal e-rickshaw charging stations, citing recurring safety concerns and regulatory lapses.